The Unexpected Wolf

Sometimes The Grey is more confusing

It’s 6:30 am and my alarms blaring for me to get up and get ready for school. It’s my senior year and I’m so ready to be done with school so I can find my place in this world. I turn my alarm off, and sit on the side of my bed. “10 more minutes' ' comes Addy’s voice inside my head. “You can sleep all day if you want. I've gotta get ready for school,” I replied. I stood up from my bed feeling a little light headed but it went away fast. I did my normal routine going into the bathroom, taking a quick shower brushing my teeth, then trying to straighten out my red curls but put them in a ponytail instead. Put on my favorite blue T-shirt, a pair of jeans and my flats then headed down stairs.

Once in the kitchen I smelled bacon and pancakes, “sit down for breakfast” my mom said. “I’m running late, mom got to go.” I replied, grabbing a slice of toast and bacon, giving her a peck on the cheek, then rushing to my car. It was nothing fancy, just your run of the mill everyday chevy coupe. I grabbed my keys, unlocked the doors, got in and started the 30 min drive to Heartland high school which was a pack school.

I took a bite of my bacon and instantly wanted to throw up. I rolled down my window and threw the bacon out while spitting out what was left in my mouth. Then I started eating my toast as I pulled into the parking lot. I got out of my car and headed inside to my locker as the first bell went off signaling the time. As I was about to head to class Addy popped up in my head “ Ash find Tucker now!” “What!! I’m gonna be late for class” I replied, trying to ignore her. “ASHLYNN GRACE FIND TUCKER NOW!! Addy yelled in my head. “Jeesh” I thought but went to find Tucker knowing Addy yelling at me wasn’t a good sign. As I turned a corner that led to the cafeteria I spotted Tucker talking to Brendan, the next in line to be Alpha and his girlfriend Aerial. I walked up to them and whispered to Tucker that I needed to talk to him.

We walked down the hallway but Addy kept saying it was “too loud to talk.” So we went outside close to the forest When Tucker finally asked “What’s going on, Trent is freaking out in my head?” “Tell him to listen closely.” Came Addy’s voice in my head. I relayed the message and we both listened, it didn’t take long to hear what had the wolves stirred up. There was a tiny heartbeat, but where was it coming from? I asked Tucker if he heard it and he nodded.

Finally Addy popped into my head “That’s our baby’s heart beat.” “Excuse me” I shot back at her. The surprised look on Tucker's face told me Trent told him the same thing. “Tuck, did Trent tell you what Addy just told me?” Even though I knew the answer I still asked completely shocked. He nodded his head yes and choked on his next words “how did this happen?” “I’m not sure I wasn’t in heat and we’re not mates so this shouldn’t have happened” was my reply.

“What are we gonna do? I don’t wanna be a mom!” I finally told him. “Are you not wanting to keep the baby?” Tucker asked with a pained expression on his face. “I don’t know Tuck should we terminate this pregnancy?” I asked and instantly got a “ARE YOU f*****g KIDDING ME?!?” In my head from Addy. I looked up and could tell Trent wasn’t happy with that idea either from the look in Tuckers eyes.

“I guess our wolves decided, we’ve gotta keep this baby Tucker but I’m scared what if we find our mates while I’m pregnant?” I asked through tears that were starting to form. Tucker pulled me into him, wiping away my tears trying to calm me down. “Shhhh it’ll be ok, if this baby wasn’t meant to be here the moon goddess wouldn’t have given it to us. Just take a breath and know that I’ll be by your side the whole way.” Tucker told me as he pulled me closer.

Addy came back into my head “we’re having a girl, I can tell by the heart rate and she’s strong. She’s meant to be here, Ash the moon goddess just told me. Don’t let anything happen to her, she's special and everyone will want her, you me Tucker and Trent have to protect her with everything we have.” I started crying again, when I calmed down I told Tucker what Addy just told me. Leaving out the fact that we’re having a girl.

TUCKERS POV

“OH MY GODDESS OH MY GODDESS WHAT AM I GONNA DO!!” kept running through my mind as I kept trying to console Ashlynn. There’s no denying we're gonna have a baby, not when I can hear that tiny strumming heartbeat clear as day. On the outside I’m calm and composed, on the inside I’m a nervous wreck. I’m not ready to be a dad yet!

We talked about not keeping this baby but our wolves instantly said no to that idea. I can see the hurt I’ve caused Ash plain as day on her face. Do I regret the night we spent in the field? “Um....HELL NO! It was one of the best nights of my life! I couldn’t remember it at first but it came back to me slowly after a couple of days. Trent and Addy were having fun then let me and Ash have some fun. I still don’t know why we mated when we’re not even mates, but I don’t regret it. I’ve wanted Ash for a few years now and I guess Trent felt the same way.

“Tuck, I’ve got some good news, our baby is gonna be very healthy” Trent shouted in my head. I couldn’t help but grin at the thought of our baby. “Tuck we’re gonna have a girl!” He exclaimed excitedly. “Are you sure Trent I don’t wanna start planning for a girl then all of a sudden we have a boy” I told him pointedly. “Promise Tuck we’re having a girl. She's a very special present from the moon goddess. She saw how much we loved Ash and Addy and decided to let us always have each other. She said ``don't worry about our original mates, she won’t make us give up our family.”

“We’re having a girl.” I meant to say it in my head but I guess I said it out loud. Ash just nodded her head “Addy told me the same thing.” She got out between sobs. I gently lifted her head up “Look at me Ash, we didn’t plan this. We didn’t even know this was possible, but we’re gonna get through this I promise.” I told her then planted my mouth on hers with a gentle but hungry kiss.

Goddess I wanted to keep holding Ash, keep her close to me and never let anyone touch her. We both were scared but I knew we would be alright. I listened to my wolf, and as long as he was able to communicate with the moon goddess I knew things would go well for us. I didn’t think any class was important enough to miss this so I held Ash in my arms the whole day just reassuring her we would be ok.

When the bell sounded for school to end I walked Ash back to her car and offered to drive her home. She politely declined but asked me to follow her home. I did and when we got to her house she told me to wait for her. She took her bag inside and told her mom she’d be home later then jumped into my Tahoe. I didn’t know where she wanted to go so I just drove.

After about 20 minutes of silence I looked at her goddess, she's beautiful. “Ash, I know this isn’t the best time but we do need to talk” I said. “Tuck I’m just scared, confused, excited, nervous and just trying to put everything together” she said with tears coming to her eyes. “I understand I won’t lie to you. I'm scared shitless. I never wanted to be a dad but the idea of having this baby with you has me welling up with pride.

Ash smiled for once today. She took in the goofy happy look I’m sure I had on my face and right then I could tell she finally accepted we we’re in this together. I wanted so bad to pull her close to me and kiss her lips until they were pink and raw. I don’t even remember parking, but looking out the door told me I had. “Ash, look where we are,” I said pointing ahead. When she looked up she blushed and then grinned “is this our stream?” she asked me as I finally got out of the car. I went to her door and opened it, giving her my hand and walking her to the stream. “Ash I know this is a lot to take in, I promise I’m here and will always be here.” “I know you will be Tuck I trust you but there’s one thing we’ve got to figure out what we’re going to do” she simply stated. “What’s that Ash?” “How are we going to tell our parents we aren’t mates but are having a baby together?” she asked, confused.

“When you’re ready to go home I’ll mind link my dad and ask him to bring my mom and meet us at your house. You mind link your parents and make sure they both are at home. It’ll work out Ash this baby is meant to be here.” I replied sweetly. “Well since we know we’re having a girl what should we name her?” Ash whispered.

Hhhhhmm “how about Bethany?” I asked and Ash scrunched her nose up. “How about we name her after my Grandma? Her name was Rose” I offered. “I like Rose, but as a middle name. Can we do Kayla Rose?” She asked. Kayla Rose I thought, I liked that name. “That’s a beautiful name Ash. I love it.” I replied honestly Just thinking about her name made me reach over and put my hand on Ashes belly “Hello my little Kayla Rose, I’m your daddy and can’t wait to meet you. But for now you stay tucked away inside your mommy’s belly and grow for as long as you need.” I couldn’t help but smile as I told my little peanut sized daughter this.